The next Galaxy Z Fold device
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the company’s thinnest foldable device yet, and it’ll likely bring along a host of other upgrades as well. As of now, the rumored list of changes includes a faster Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, bigger screens, and a 200MP main camera sensor. That’ll make it a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
For
- Rumored larger main and cover screens
- Possible display with no visible crease
- Rumored new S Pen with thicker design
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset
- New 200MP main camera sensor
Against
- Still not as thin as the Oppo Find N5 or the Honor Magic V3
- Could be an incremental update over the Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Potential price hike
- No other camera upgrades outside of main sensor
Starting to lag behind
While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is still a great foldable, it’s slowly starting to show its age. The phone is based on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy platform, which isn’t as suited for AI tasks as newer chips. Plus, it has older camera hardware and some durability concerns.
For
- Familiar design that looks similar to newer Galaxy Z Fold models
- Still covered by software support promise
- Fairly light compared to non-Samsung foldables in the U.S.
- Can use great multitasking software in One UI
Against
- No dust resistance
- Older camera hardware
- Aging processor
- Foldable screen has visible crease
- Displays have a tendency to flicker
Samsung’s foldable lineup has become known for its incremental upgrades, which don’t amount to much from generation to generation. However, if you wait two or three years for upgrades to accumulate, a new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold device becomes significantly more appealing. So, how does the unreleased Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 factor into this pattern?
With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung is expected to provide a few tangible upgrades that will make it a compelling foldable compared to prior models. Current rumors and leaks suggest that this generation will feature larger screens, a chip upgrade, and a new camera. That could make it an enticing upgrade for Galaxy Z Fold 5 owners. Let’s break down how these two models might compare in this early look.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5: Pricing and availability
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